B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 9 Intellectual Property Rights I 2012 Jun Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - 1

1. Q1 (a) Explain the exceptions and limitations on exclusive rights of the patentee ?
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2. Q1 OR Which acts constitute infringement of patent ? Expalin the remedies available for infringement.
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3. Q1 (b) Can the inventor of new process of bypass surgery claim a patent for new surgical method, invented by him ?
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4. Q1 OR A foreign applicant of a convention country applies for patent without sufficient description of the invention. The controller accepts the application and grants patent. Decide
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UNIT - 2

1. Q2 (a) Explain the grounds for refusal of registration of a trademark.
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2. Q2 OR Discuss the powers and functions of Registrar of Trademarks.
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3. Q2 (b) 'A' is registered proprietor of trademark 'M-SEAL'. 'B' adapted and used mark 'SM-SEAL' with all essential characters of trademark 'M-SEAL'. Can 'B' be restrained from using the Mark ? Decide.
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4. Q2 OR Write a note on : Registrable and non-registrable marks.
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UNIT - 3

1. Q3 (a) Define cybercrime. Explain the different categories of cybercrime.
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2. Q3 OR Define 'Digital Signature'. Explain the powers and functions of controller of certifying authorities under Information Technology Act.
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3. Q3 (b) Internet Domain name.
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4. Q3 OR E-Commerce.
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UNIT - 4

1. Q4 (a) Discuss the offences and penalties under Geographical Indication of Goods Act, 1999.
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2. Q4 OR Explain the procedure to be followed for registration of Geographical Indications.
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3. Q4 (b) Effect of Registration.
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4. Q4 OR Appellate Board.
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UNIT - 5

1. Q5 (a) Explain the important features of Paris Convention.
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2. Q5 OR Discuss, briefly filing of application for international Registration of marks under Madrid Agreement.
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3. Q5 (b) Objects and functions of WIPO.
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4. Q5 OR Secretariat of WIPO.
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